The news of 10 and 15 years ago is from the Jamestown Press. The news of 100 years ago came from the collection of the Newport Historical Society. 100 years ago From the Newport Journal, Feb. 14, 1913 More...

Ernest A. Myette, 83, formerly of Saunderstown and Jamestown, passed away peacefully Feb. 6, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Jeannette A. (Lawson) Myette. Born in Woonsocket, he was a son of the late Charles E. More...

The Conservation Commission may ask the Jamestown Press for its own byline. Commissioner Kate Smith, who came up with the idea, said tips about conservation issues, like feeding wildlife, could go in a column called “Did You Know?”& More...

State Rep. Edith H. Ajello and Sen. Donna M. Nesselbush announced legislation last week to legalize marijuana possession in Rhode Island with regulations and taxes similar to those for alcohol. The legal age would be 21. More...

The Jamestown Community Band will perform at a Valentine’s dance at the Jamestown Tavern on Friday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. Concert and refreshments are free. There will be a cash bar. The USO-style concert will feature big band music. More...

A camp for children ages 5 to 12 will be held at the Jamestown Arts Center during next week’s school vacation. Children will participate in activities such as sculpture making, printmaking, drawing and painting. More...

On. Dec. 3, Muriel Munro sold the property at 63 Pemberton Ave. to John Wright for $310,000. On Dec. 7, Eva Szaniawski sold the property at 121 Garboard St. to Shannon Stuart Blair Taji for $380,000. On Dec. More...

Building permits Alden Walls received a permit Jan. 30 to reshingle a roof with cedar shingles and install a Typar house wrap at 9 Ferry Wharf. Work estimated to cost $5,000. Loren Deveau received a permit Jan. More...